Mueller Industries, Inc. Acquires ATCO Rubber Products

July 02, 2018 04:30 PM Eastern Daylight Time

MEMPHIS, Tenn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mueller Industries, Inc. (NYSE: MLI) announced today that it has
acquired ATCO Rubber Products, Inc. (ATCO) for approximately $162.8
million. ATCO is an industry leader in the manufacturing and
distribution of insulated HVAC flexible duct systems and will support
the Company’s strategy to grow its Climate Products businesses to become
a more valuable resource to its HVAC customers.

ATCO had revenues of approximately $166 million with 800 employees in
its fiscal year ending December 31, 2017. The acquired business will be
reported in Mueller’s Climate segment.

Mueller Industries, Inc. is an industrial manufacturer that specializes
in copper and copper alloy manufacturing, while also producing goods
made from aluminum, steel, and plastics. It is headquartered in Memphis,
Tennessee and is comprised of a network of operations in the United
States, Canada, Mexico, Great Britain, South Korea, and China. Its
products include tubing, fittings, valves, vessels, and related items
for plumbing and HVACR related piping systems, as well as rod, forgings,
extrusions, and various components for OEM applications. Products are
distributed into sectors such as building construction, appliance,
defense, energy, and automotive.

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